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Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly engages stakeholders on fees and rates 

The Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly has engaged stakeholders on the fixing of rates and fees for 2021.  The move was to avoid conflict between the Assembly and the stakeholders. The exercise was also in line with the Local Government Act 2016 Act 936, which mandates the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly to engage opinion leaders and […]

Ryan Giggs denies assault allegations after arrest

Wales manager Ryan Giggs has denied an allegation of assault made against him. The Wales manager has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend, several newspapers have reported. His representatives said he denies all allegations of assault made against him and is co-operating with the police. Greater Manchester Police said a man, 46, had […]

Coach Akonnor backs youngster Jamie Leweling to succeed at Black Stars

C.K Akonnor Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars has described Jamie Leweling as a fine talent who has the potential to grow into a big player, hence his invitation to the team.  The Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars has described Jamie Leweling as a fine talent […]

Reward systems for information on smuggled fertilizers instituted

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana findings has led to the government initiating a reward system for communities to provide key informant information on smuggled fertilizers. This system is to combat the issues on smuggling that were rampant in the distribution of subsidized fertilizers. Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) in its Monthly Update on […]

Vice President Bawumia to embark on 2-day tour of Western North Region

The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is to embark on a two-day tour of three constituencies in the Western North Region, beginning from Monday, November 2, to Tuesday, November 3. The Vice President would begin his tour by meeting the Regional Executives and Regional communicators at Bibiani in the Bibiani Anwhiaso Bekwai constituency. Information from […]

Two more suspects arrested over MP Ekow Quansah Hayford’s death

Two new arrests have been made in connection with the death of the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman, Mr Ekow Quansah Hayford. This brings the total number of suspects arrested to eight. The two new arrests were disclosed by the prosecution when the case came up for hearing on Friday at an Accra Circuit Court […]

Government cuts 2021 deficit target to 8.3% of GDP

Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says government will scale down the earlier projected 2021 fiscal deficit from 9.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 8.3 percent of GDP. This, according to the Minister, reflects expected improved revenues from the anticipated pick-up of economic activities and a more rationalised public expenditure programme in 2021. Mr. Ofori-Atta […]

Government rejects CHASS’ request to review Free SHS Policy

The Ministry of Education has rejected a proposal by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) for a review of the Free SHS policy and allow parents to be levied. At a meeting in Cape Coast Thursday, CHASS proposed a review of the Free SHS policy after three years of its implementation. […]

Ivory Coast Choose Country’s Next President Saturday

Ivory Coast voters will decide Saturday whether President Alassane Ouattara will claim a controversial third term. During his final campaign rally Thursday, Ouattara told thousands of supporters to vote and not allow themselves to be prevented from voting, telling them to protect polling stations. Concerns about election violence have grown in recent weeks following demonstrations […]